If you're a fan of Apple's iPhone and iOS, we think you'll be pleased with the enhancements made to the iPhone design. The new aluminium and glass combination is lovely, the longer screen is a slight improvement and the new hardware delivers a seamless user experience, as always.

Same slick performance as with previous iPhones; 4G is a welcome addition; Longer display adds needed screen real estate; Earpods are very comfortable

iOS is still mostly uncustomisable; Design isn't as nice to hold as it is to look at; No HDMI; micro USB or memory expansion; unless you pay for adapters; No NFC

In the end what are we left with? A lighter, thinner, faster, taller, better-camera-wielding iPhone. When put like that it sounds like it should be marvellous. Though it is good, the truth is that the competition has caught up, and the competition isn't showing signs of slowing down.

Battery life dropped within a couple of weeks use. To their credit, the seller was willing to replace the battery if I sent it in. However, I dropped it on the sidewalk and broke the screen, so I upgraded.

Initially, I did not think that the Apple iPhone 5 looked like that much of an improvement from my current phone (which was simply a lower version of the iPhone). However, upon purchasing the product with my upgrade, I found that Apple 's newest smartphone was well worth my money.

After faithfully sticking with my iPhone 4 for 2 years, I definitely knew that I was an apple convert. I loved my iPods and really thought long and hard about whether I should get an iPhone, I just thought that an iPod touch was just basically an iPhone that didn't text or call, but I was pleasantly...

great camera; fantastic improvement for the iPhone

wifi is very problematic

iPhone 5 Really is worth Upgrading from the previous Generation of iPhone like 4s or 4 as this comes with lot of internal and external changes such as new body design and a bigger display. HD Resolution, Better Processor and More Memory added makes iPhone feel better.

We're not surprised that this is the best iPhone to date. It's thin, light and has a roomy 4-inch Retina screen. But the operating system feels dated and there are some major issues. Plus, Apple has brought nothing major new to the show.

Sleek Apple design; 4G support to come; larger, vibrant display; powerful performance; nearly the same great snapper as on the 4S; Siri proves her worth now

Steep price; OS looks dated; Maps limited and suffer from bugs; Most apps have ugly borders; Lack of memory card slot; Fragile feel

Apple has done a great job on the hardware overhaul to bring the thinnest, lightest iPhone yet, but there's a lack of any new 'wow' features, and the firm needs to do a quick fix-it job on Apple Maps.

Thin and light design; larger 16:9 high-quality display; 4G support

Google Maps removal; no wow factor

The response to Apple's huge iPhone 5 launch was more mixed than a Fatboy Slim album. Many applauded Apple on creating what was sure to be the best iPhone yet, complete with larger screen and a new slimline design.

Typically slick Apple design; 4G support (eventually); Bigger, more vibrant screen; Strong performance; Almost the same great camera as 4S; Siri is actually useful now

Eye-wateringly expensive; iOS 6 showing its age; Maps is buggy and limited; Ugly borders around most apps; No memory card slot; Still feels fragile

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